Solidarity in the face of the continued online abuse and hate speech that we see every day is still necessary. Therefore, from 3pm on Friday 30th April until midnight on Monday 3rd May, our social channels will also go silent.
Read MoreMonth: April 2021
Sports project helps young people turn their lives around
A new sports and activities programme designed to enhance the life-chances of disadvantaged young people has been launched by Big Issue Invest and Sport England
Read MoreInverness mental health support centre to reopen
A Highland mental health charity is to reopen its drop-in centre following temporary closure due to Covid-19.
Read MoreSunlight provides welcome boost in fight against Covid-19
Check out this positive news story: A team of scientists at the University of Edinburgh have found that exposure to sun rays could help the fight against Covid-19. The study found that areas with higher levels of UVA rays had fewer Covid deaths compared to areas experiencing low levels of UVA rays.
Read MoreWildlife charity launches search for young content creators
International wildlife charity Born Free has launched its new Youth Filmmaker & Photographer of the Year competition.
Read MoreCharity raises over £110k for horses in need
Charity organisation, The British Horse Society (BHS), has raised over a staggering £110,000 following the launch of a charity appeal back in April 2020.
Read MoreCampaigners call for better NHS buildings for mums-to-be
This week’s positive news piece is: Leading health organisations are calling for better NHS buildings for mums-to-be.
Read MoreNew technology piloted for patients visiting Moorfields Eye Hospital
The Thomas Pocklington Trust, a national charity dedicated to enabling and empowering blind and partially sighted people, has launched a six month trial to support patients attending appointments at Moorfields Eye Hospital.
Read MoreSuperheroes needed for charity 5k run
Check out this positive news story: A Peterborough charity is calling on runners to don their favourite superhero costume in aid of vulnerable and disadvantaged children. Sports Connection Foundation has launched its first ever Superheroes 5k run challenge, which will take place on National Superhero Day on 28th April.
Read MoreFirms and politicians urged to back social enterprises
Firms and politicians urged to back social enterprises through campaigns to boost businesses that give back.
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